Description
These shredded chicken tacos are a quick and flavorful meal perfect for any taco night. Tender poached chicken is sautéed with aromatic spices and salsa, then served in warm tortillas with your favorite toppings for a delicious and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 ½ pounds chicken breasts (skinless boneless)
Sautéed Seasoning
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- ½ yellow onion (minced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup salsa
Instructions
- Poach chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a saucepan and cover them with water. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook the chicken for 10-12 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), ensuring the chicken stays moist and tender.
- Shred chicken: Transfer the cooked chicken to a cutting board or bowl and shred it thoroughly using two forks for a pull-apart texture.
- Sauté onion: Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the minced onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Add garlic and spices: Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Then add ground cumin, dried oregano, chili powder, and salt, cooking for an additional minute to release the spices’ flavors.
- Add salsa and combine: Pour in the salsa and stir to combine. If the mixture seems too thick, add a splash of water to loosen the sauce, then allow it to warm through.
- Mix chicken with sauce: Add the shredded chicken back into the skillet and mix well with the sauce. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Serve: Spoon the seasoned shredded chicken into warmed tortillas or taco shells and garnish with your favorite toppings such as cilantro, lime, cheese, or avocado.
Notes
- Deliciously seasoned shredded chicken tacos are ideal for a fast and simple taco night meal.
- Use a kitchen thermometer to avoid overcooking the chicken and keep it juicy.
- Add toppings such as chopped onions, cilantro, salsa, or avocado to enhance flavors.
- You can substitute chicken breasts with thighs for a juicier result if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 144 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 693 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 73 mg
